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Free Outdoor Picture Show

Sandra — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 01:19:03 +0000

The District at Green Valley Ranch presents a series of outdoor movie screenings on Friday and Saturday nights. The films start at 7pm unless specially noted below and you’ll enjoy the stars (both kinds) at the Green. Please no glass, alcohol or smoking. Call The office at the District 702-564-8595 or 877-564-8595. www.thedistrictatgvr.com December: Dec 07 – The Polar Express – G Dec 08 – Scrooged – PG 13 Dec 14 – Elf – PG Dec 15 – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation – PG 13 Dec 21 – Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas – PG Dec 22 – It’s a Wonderful Life – NR Dec 28 – Shrek the Third – PG Dec 29 – Catch Me If You Can – PG 13 Related Free Films for Family and Adults

Free BalloonaPalooza Festival

Sandra — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 12:00:28 +0000

Here is a great event for family and kids of all ages. The BalloonaPalooza II, a 3 day hot air balloon festival, is Sep 21-23 with balloon glows, tethering and flights featuring some odd-shaped balloons. To accommodate the physically challenged, rides are available in a hot air balloon designed to board passengers using a wheel chair. The festival will feature an interactive balloon tent with a walk-in balloon the public can explore. And if that isn’t enough entertainment, look for a full-sized carnival, a circus, food and craft vendors, entertainers on two stages and a fireworks display. Venue is Craig Ranch Regional Park 780 W. Craig Road North Las Vegas NV.

Stars on the Lake Concert w/ Kenny G

Sandra — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:05:01 +0000

The Stars on the Lake Series at the MonteLago Village Waterfront features Kenny G with a Fireworks display after the show. The event is outdoors, regardless of weather, with the performers on the floating stage at Lake Las Vegas. The show starts at 8pm, gates open 6pm. No coolers or chairs, just small blankets. The restaurants in the Village offer specials and vendors have food & beverages.

For more info call 702-564-1600 or visit www.starsonthelake.com.

Sep 29 - Kenny G with Fireworks Tickets $50/$5/$100

Free “The District Concert” w/ Live Music

Sandra — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:20:25 +0000

The District at Green Valley Ranch has a great lineup for the FREE Concert Series at The Courtyard. The live music starts at 6p and ends 10p Friday and Saturday nights. Call The office at the District 702-564-8595 or 877-564-8595. www.thedistrictatgvr.com

Sat Sep 22 – Drew Baker (Soft Rock)
Fri Sep 28 – Wolfcreek (Country)
Sat Sep 29 – Yacht Club (Smooth Jazz)
Fri Oct 5 – Wolfcreek (Country)
Sat Oct 6 – Matrix (Top 40)
Fri Oct 12 – Jarr (Top 40)
Sat Oct 13 – Peter Love & TKO (Top 40)
Fri Oct 19 – Island Tyme (R&B/Reggae)
Sat Oct 20 – Scotty Alexander (Country)

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Zion Canyon Outdoor Classes

Sandra — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 21:29:28 +0000

The Zion Canyon Field Institute offers workshops to educate visitors on the Zion National Park ecosystem. The courses are 1, 2, & 3 days and are held at various areas near the Zion Canyon National Park about 2.5 hours NE of Las Vegas. For complete details and enrollment, go to zionpark.org.

Schedule of Classes:

Sep 27 – Thursday Trek $35
Sep 29 – The Illustrated Journal $50
Oct 06 – Zion History Picnic and Workshop $25
Oct 11 – Thursday Trek $35
Oct 13 – Reading Topographic Maps and Using GPS receivers for Hiking $50
Oct 13-14 – Geology of the Grand Staircase $100
Oct 15-16 – Archaeology Service Project $100
Oct 25-27 – Fall Foliage Photography $250
Oct 31 – Archaeology Road Trip I: Zion to Pipe Spring $75
Nov 3-4 – Zion Geology $100
Nov 08 – Thursday Trek $35
Nov 14 – Archaeology Road Trip II: Lost City Museum $75
Dec 08 – Winter Photography $80
Dec 12-13 – Winter Photography $160

“Concerts On the Beach” @ Mandalay Bay

Sandra — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 23:00:01 +0000

Mandalay Bay series Concerts On the Beach with Ziggy Marley & Robert Randolph has headliners performing on the wave-pool stage. For ticket pricing for each concert, call 877-632-7400 or go to mandalaybay.com. Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino 3950 Las Vegas Blvd So Las Vegas NV Lineup for rest of summer:

Sep 22 – The Wine Amplified Festival featuring Sugar Ray with special guests Jeremy Cornwell and Chris Clouse (Chris’ Rock ‘n Roll Wine)
Sep 29 – The Go-Go’s
Oct 20 – Live and Collective Soul (alternative rock)

Free Family “Movies in the Park”

Sandra — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 06:19:27 +0000

Make it a fun outdoor evening with family and friends for free movies in park and under the stars. Bring chairs or blankets and picnic baskets to see family films as part of the City of Las Vegas "Movie in the Park" series. There is a pre-movie activity and refreshments for purchase. Sep 21 Fri – 6:30p. "Matilda." Call 702-229-1607 for more info. Cimarron Rose Community Center 5591 N Cimarron Rd Las Vegas NV. Related Free Films for Family and Adults

Hip Hop Cultural Festival

Sandra — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 16:17:15 +0000

The City of Las Vegas presents a Hip Hop Cultural Festival featuring local and regional emcees, B-Boys and DJs including guest appearances by national artists. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. B-B-Q vendors on site. Show runs from 6p – 10p (gates open at 5 p.m.) on Sep 08. Tickets are $10. Call 702-229-1087 for more info. Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza in Lorenzi Park 720 Twin Lakes Dr Las Vegas NV.

Free “Jazz on the Lake” @ Lake Las Vegas

Sandra — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 14:45:43 +0000

“Jazz on the Lake,” a great favorite among locals, happens most Saturdays from 7p-10p. The annual program featuring local and national artists runs from May 5 thru Nov 27 and is sponsored by MonteLago Village and Findlay Toyota. You are reminded no coolers please. Bring blankets and low-backed chairs. For more info call MonteLago Village Events Hotline 702-564-4766. For full information on each artist, go to montelagovillage.com. Montelago Village Lake Las Vegas, 1600 Lake Las Vegas Pkwy Henderson NV.

The line-up for September is:

Sep 01 – Joyce Simpson

Outdoor Concerts @ Wooloughan’s Irish Pub

Sandra — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 15:38:14 +0000

Irish pubs seem to abound in this town and I have my favorites, but J.C. Wooloughahn’s at the Marriott should draw some people to Summerlin for their outdoor concert series this summer. The show starts at 9pm on Jul 13 & 14 and Aug 31 & Sep1. Tickets are $10, but include a pint of beer. They promise the final weekend till be an anniversary celebration with food and good Irish cheer. JW Marriott Resort & Spa at Summerlin 221 N Rampart Blvd Las Vegas NV

Vince Neil at Henderson Pavilion

Sandra — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 20:00:04 +0000

Vince Neil will perform with Quiet Riot and Slaughter Sep 01 @ 7pm at the Henderson Pavilion. Also look for the powerful rock n roll violinist Antonio Pontarelli as opening act. Billed as metal/rock, this should be a big draw over Labor Day weekend. Tickets are $30/$40/$50 at vendini.com. Call 702-267-4849 for more info. Henderson Pavilion 200 So Green Valley Pkwy Henderson NV.

Free “Fridays @ 8″ –

Sandra — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 17:38:16 +0000

The City of Henderson presents Fridays at 8. Sit back and relax on your blanket or in your lawn chair and be entertained by artists from every genre of music. Free admission. Call for more info 702-267-2171. visithenderson.com. Amphitheater at the Henderson Events Plaza 200 S Water Street Henderson NV.

Free “Movies Al Fresco” @ Lake Las Vegas

Sandra — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 10:57:17 +0000

There is a lot of opportunity for free outdoor film viewing in the summer months. Lake Las Vegas does its “Movies Al Fresco” on Thursday nights Jun 14 – Aug 30 with family classics, children’s movies and romantic comedies. You can bring a blanket, a lawn chair, but no coolers. The show starts at 8pm. Check out the website montelagovillage.com. MonteLago Village Lake Las Vegas Las Vegas NV.

Screenings for July/Aug
Jul 26 The Wizard of Oz (Big Screen Classics)
Aug 02 Dream Girls
Aug 09 Music & Lyrics
Aug 16 The Last Mimzy
Aug 23 Big Screen Classics: The Goonies
Aug 30 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dean Man’s Chest

Black Powder Rifle and Pistol Shoot

Sandra — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 23:31:55 +0000

And I hear complaints from people that there is nothing to do in Vegas unless you like gambling…..

If you are looking for something really different, try the Spring Mountain Free Trappers group which hosts a black powder muzzle loading rifle and pistol shoot twice a month in the summer and once a month in the winter.

Call to see if we are considered in winter now.

They also put on a knife and hawk (hatchett) throwing competition. I spoke with Dan (Buffalo Rump – see photo) and am assured all interested are welcome.

The firearms are replicas of traditional black powder weapons like Davy Crockett used, restricted to round ball only, 60 grain limit. Some of the 30-odd regulars make and sell leather clothing and are skilled at knife and hawk (hatchett) production. They can repair a gun and pride themselves on knowing the ways of the mountain men. You don’t have to have any firearms and you don’t have to compete.

They usually camp, are there all day Saturday and continue until about noon on Sunday. Some people drive up for the day in the RV’s, so roughing it is not required. The shoot takes place the 1st full weekend and 3rd weekend of the month during summer, the 1st weekend during winter. Most of the year the members meet at Lovell Canyon or CC Springs, on the way to Pahrump. The group summers at the Blue Tree Area in Lee’s Canyon (north on 95 towards Reno) from the first weekend in May. Buffalo Rump cautions that there is a small sign to indicate the turn.

The yearly Rendevzous is in the late fall at Spring Mt. Ranch State Park by Red Rock with about 250 people competing in rifle, pistol, smooth bore, hawk, knife, lance, archery, firestart, survival trek, competitions for kids and ladies and a dutch oven contest (that’s cooking.)

Yearly family memberships are $25 and event fees are just $5 per member. Call Dan at 702-645-2658 for more info. Directions to the campsites are on the website springmountainfreetrappers.org. All ages are welcome.

Perseids Meteor Shower Celestial Show

Sandra — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 14:33:01 +0000

The Perseids (Meteor Shower) happen every year in August; this year the height of the show is Aug 12-13, luckily for excellent viewing, with a new moon. Peak viewing moment was supposed to be 11pm Sunday. The best viewing is in the desert where there is low light pollution to cloud the sight as well as very low humidity to reduce distortion in the atmosphere. Desert is something we certainly have plenty of in Las Vegas.

Caution: You have to drive very far from Vegas to get away from the light pollution. The display was disappointing last night from Bonnie Springs and the road to Pahrump. For best viewing, I think you should go north of the city, or east – and count on driving quite a few miles. The Sawmill Trailhead favored by the Astronomy Club is undoubtably the tried-and true destination.

What are meteor showers? By definition they are an increase in the number of meteors at a particular time of year.
“Comets shed the debris that becomes most meteor showers. As comets orbit the Sun, they shed an icy, dusty debris stream along the comet’s orbit. If Earth travels through this stream, we will see a meteor shower. Depending on where Earth and the stream meet, meteors appear to fall from a particular place in the sky, maybe within the neighborhood of a constellation.
Meteor showers are named by the constellation from which meteors appear to fall, a spot in the sky astronomers call the radiant. For instance, the radiant for the Leonid meteor shower is located in the constellation Leo. The Perseid meteor shower is so named because meteors appear to fall from a point in the constellation Perseus.” (The preceding info is from stardate.org.)

Free Family “Movie Madness”

Sandra — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 19:54:22 +0000

The Nature Discovery Park in North Las Vegas is screening the “Movie Madness” series at dusk. Films are geared for family enjoyment. Food will be available for purchase. Bring blankets, chairs and picnic baskets. The summer film series is sponsored by Aliante and the City of North Las Vegas. Time is listed as “dusk and no earlier than 7:30.”

For more info call 702-633-2650 or 866-874-6393. Nature Discovery Park 2627 Nature Park Dr North Las Vegas (near SE corner I-215 & Aliante Pkwy).

Jul 14 – Over the Hedge
Aug 11 – Akeelah & the Bee
Aug 25 – Nanny McPhee

Related Free Films for Family & Adults

Outdoor Jazz Events

Sandra — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 15:16:55 +0000

Summer time in Las Vegas is the season for outdoor jazz events. Some are free and some are ticketed, some are regularly scheduled, some one-time events, some periodically. This is an updated list of the still-current events about which I have written articles. Hope this will add to your summer of fun for jazz.

I also have an article that covers regularly scheduled live music, jazz included, Live Music Every Day of the Week, as well as a page with regularly scheduled jazz listed by day of the week. See Live Music, Jazz & Blues etc.

Free Jazz on the Lake @ Lake Las Vegas
Jazz Under the Stars
Stars on the Lake Concert Series
Free “The District Concerts” w/ Jazz, R&B, Reggae etc

Free Fridays @ 8 w/ The Nelsons

Sandra — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 08:20:51 +0000

The City of Henderson presents Fridays at 8. The Nelsons, Gunnar & Matthew, grandchildren of the famous TV family that was central to America of the golden years, entertain with their own style while you relax on your blanket or in your lawn chair. Free admission. Call for more info 702-267-2171. visithenderson.com. Amphitheater at the Henderson Events Plaza 200 S Water Street Henderson NV.

Aug 03 – Percussion with Michael Markus and Magbana Drum & Dance
Aug 24 – Pine Leaf Boys (Cajun Music)

Lone Mtn Children’s Discovery Park

Sandra — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 14:51:46 +0000

If you are looking for a place for the family to learn about the history of Nevada as well as such a myriad of subjects as math, earth science, plant and animal life, check out the Lone Mountain Children’s Discovery Park. A 5-acre learning and play area, it is full of hands-on activities as well as a maze, climbing wall, walking paths, old-fashioned playground, outdoor amphitheater. and a shaded picnic area. It’s just a great outing for families looking for free and fun. For more info call Clark County Parks & Rec 702-455-8200. 4445 N Jensen Las Vegas NV (between Lone Mountain & Craig.)

Free Showing of Jaws at Henderson Pavilion

Sandra — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:36:42 +0000

The City of Henderson presents a free showing of “Jaws” on Aug 04 at their “Hollywood at the Pavilion” series designed as a family movie night. This is an outdoor summer event with lawn seating so bring your blanket and picnic basket. Pls no glass containers. Gates open 7:30p with movie at 8:30p. Call 702-267-4849 for more info. Henderson Pavilion 250 S Green Valley Pkwy Henderson NV

NV Jazz Orchestra plays Latin – Free

Sandra — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 15:05:57 +0000

The Rainbow Library amphitheater is the venue for a Nevada Jazz Orchestra free outdoor concert featuring Latin Jazz on Jul 23 @ 8pm. The 18-piece big band will play tunes from their new Latin Jazz CD “Como No!” plus a few non-Latin favorites.

Bring a picnic basket and lawn chair or blanket. Concessions available. Please NO glass containers, alcoholic beverages or pets. Gate opens one hour before performance. For more details call 702-507-3711. Rainbow Library 3150 N Buffalo Las Vegas NV

Free “Viva Las Vegas” Film & Elvis Dress Up Party

Sandra — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 17:37:27 +0000

On First Friday, August 3 is the chance to throw away your inhibitiions, put on your sparkle and glamour and kitsche and come on out to celebrate our city in “Vegas over-the-top style.” Elvis impersonators welcome and any other lover of the King. This is a free screening of ‘Viva Las Vegas’ – under the stars. Bring a blanket and picnic. No glass permitted. Service animals only. Movie starts at dark. Call 702-455-8239 for more details. Website co.clark.nv.us. Clark County Amphitheater 500 Grand Central Parkway Las Vegas NV

Family Fun Night & More at the Drive-In

Sandra — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 15:39:18 +0000

Some of us are old enough to remember when a drive-in movie was the ideal date for a Saturday night. I blush to think of what went on the privacy of those cars. It was the place for teen-agers to be alone and for mom’s and dad’s to pack the kids in their pj’s and have a cheap night out. You can live that again, or for the first time with Las Vegas 5 Drive-In. Five Screens? – whoever thought of a multi-plex drive-in? I love it. This is real Americana.

Kids 11 & under are free. Tuesday is Family Fun Night with adults $4. A Double Feature other nights is only $6. With modern technology like Techalight Projection for a brighter, clearer picture and FM stereo sound, it almost doesn’t seem like a real drive-in movie. Times depend on sunset – CALL FIRST. Another difference from the old days is that the movies are first run. Call 702-646-3565 or check the LV Review Journal for listings. 4150 W Carey at N Rancho.

lv51 Carls’ Jr Family Night

Sandra — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 09:53:38 +0000

Jul 13 Come out to Carl’s Jr Family Night at Cashman Field for the Minor League Baseball game of the Las Vegas LV51 vs The Portland Beavers. Game starts at 7:11 pm. Tickets are offered at $24.95 (group of 4); the family deals are available up to 5pm the night of the game. Call 702-798-7825 (M-F 9a-5p). Check out website lv51.com. Cashman Field 850 N Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas NV.

Free Family Outdoor Film Series

Sandra — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:15:37 +0000

The City of Las Vegas is sponsoring free outdoor movies for families on Thursdays at 8pm. Bring a picnic, blankets, lawn chairs for wholesome family fun. Call 702-229-1087 or check website artslasvegas.org. Baker Park St Louis Ave & 10th St Las Vegas NV.

Coming Attractions:

Jul 05 - “The Ant Bully”
Jul 12 - “Over the Hedge”
Jul 19 – “Open Season”
Jul 26 – “Curious George: Show Me the Monkey”

Red, White & Pool

Sandra — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:58:40 +0000

The City of Las Vegas presents Red, White & Pool for all ages on Tues Jul 3 from noon to 4 pm. Come celebrate the Independence Day with games, food, music and fun. Fee: $3. Call 702- 229-1488 for more info. Pavilion Center Pool 101 S. Pavilion Center Las Vegas NV.

Last performance of Ragtime – a musical

Sandra — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:00:33 +0000

Super Summer Theatre presents “Ragtime,” a musical interwining three stories of life in turn of the century America (20th that is.) The production runs Wed-Sat, Jun 13-Jun 30 at 8pm.

Super Summer Theatre is a nonprofit organization presenting quality productions at prices everyone can afford. The outdoor theatre is located in Red Rock Canyon and the shows run only June thru August, with occasional special productions in September.

For more info about the theare group call 702-594-7529 (PLAY) or visit their website supersummertheatre.com. Tickets are $10 advance/$15 gate and available at UNLV Box Office 702-895-2787 or online pac.unlv.edu. Venue is Spring Mountain Ranch State Park Red Rock Canyon Blue Diamond NV.

Panquitch Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival

Sandra — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:59:16 +0000

A 4 hour drive from Las Vegas to Southern Utah is the site of the Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally and Hot Air Balloon Festival Jun 22-24. 30 balloons are scheduled to take off at 6:30 am each day with a balloon glow on Main Street at dusk on Saturday with a mass ascension on Sunday morning. Also look for parades and children’s events. Tickets are adults $8/seniors $5/children under 12 free. They have pancake breakfasts, harp concerts, poker, a Harley Davidson Parade and more. Check out their website panguitchballoons.com for full details.

“Balfa Toujours” Cajun Music

Sandra — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 06:07:33 +0000

Jun 22 @ 7pm Cajun music comes to Henderson with a performance of Balfa Toujours at the Henderson Events Plaza Amphitheater. You are reminded that coolers are allowed, but no glass bottles. Free outdoor concert. Call 702-267-2171 for info or visit visithenderson.com. 200 So Water St Henderson NV.

Summer Solstice Moonlit Walk

Sandra — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 13:57:13 +0000

You are invited to celebrate Summer Solstice and ‘immerse’ yourself in the longest day of light and inhance your energetic field in the vortex of Calico Canyon. Join the Open Wisdom Institute for a Moonlit Walk and Ceremony. Arrive between 7:15p-7:45p with ceremony beginning about 8:15p. Pls RSVP 702-227-9415 for more details & directions. Cakes and libation will be served. Go to the website for more info openwisdominstitute.com.

Summer Solstice Celebration

Sandra — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 15:09:35 +0000

Thursday June 21 is the summer solstice, or first day of summer. The hours of daylight are longest – the night is shortest - the sun’s path (sic) is directly over the Tropic of Cancer. The Temple of Goddess Spirituality will celebrate at their Temple to Sekhmet in the desert near Cactus Springs; they say that all are invited to pray, meditate and connect with the Divine. No pets, alcohol, drugs or firearms. Check out their website and call for specific details. www.sekhmettemple.com

The summer solstice is highly celebrated in the northern countries of Europe with bonfires and parties over all the lands. No tradition for that here in the US, whether from the Puritan influence or just too many different people from too many different places. The custom never seemed to catch on. Too bad. I had a fabulous time both in Cornwall with the lighting of bonfires on every hilltop, and in Denmark where you take to the sea and sail along the coast to see the hundreds of bonfires and revelers celebrating this ancient rite.

Related Full Moon Festivities

Free Father’s Day Outdoor Concert

Sandra — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 04:26:00 +0000

Join the Woody Woods Orchestra on Sun Jun 17 @ 7pm for a free family concert to celebrate the Dads of Las Vegas. Bring picnic baskets, blankets, lawn chairs to listen to classic jazz and blues with original compositions by Woods and performed by his 18-piece orchestra with vocalists Sophia Lelis and Melanie Moore. There will be hot dogs, chips and sodas available until they run out. Call 702-229-1087. Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza 720 Twin Lakes Dr Las Vegas NV (Lorenzi Park)

Free Juneteenth Festival

Sandra — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 17:22:28 +0000

The 7th annual Las Vegas Juneteenth Festival will be held June 15 & 16 from 4p-9p at Sammy Davis Jr. Plaza. Admission is free.

Look for educational activities, guest speakers, live entertainment, and food and beverages. R&B singer Howard Hewitt will be the headliner Friday night, with R&B soul legend Freddie Jackson Saturday night. Stand-up comedian LJ Brown is MC, with introduction by George Wallace. Proceeds go to benefit the Anthony L. Pollard Foundation to provide educational assistance and opportunities to community youth.

June 19, 1865 was the date Union soldiers landed in Galveston, Texas with news that the Civil War had ended and all slaves were free. The Juneteenth Festival commemorates the observance of June 19 as African-American Emancipation Day.

For more info call Diane Hughes 702-255-6659 or 702-255-3001. Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza 720 Twin Lakes Dr Las Vegas NV (Lorenzi Park)

Reggae in the Desert

Sandra — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 15:17:45 +0000

Jun 16 from 2pm -10pm is the biggest Reggae event in Las Vegas – not only will you groove to great music and performances, but you will have a chance to savor the true flavors of the Caribbean lifestyle – food, drink and Island arts and crafts. And definitely lots of dancing. Seating is first come-first serve on the lawn. Bring a blanket and only one water bottle. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at ticketweb.com, by phone 1-866-469-3399 or at the gate. Show is rain or shine. Free Parking. BRING CASH – no ATM on site. For more details go to reggaeinthedesert.com. Venue is the base of the Pyramid at Clark County Amphitheatre 500 Grand Central Pkwy Las Vegas NV.

Related Da Kine Reggae Concert

Jewel in Concert Springs Amphitheater

Sandra — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 13:00:04 +0000

In celebration of the grand opening of the Springs Preserve, the Springs Amphiteater showcases vocalist and environmentalist Jewel with a solo and acoustic concert Sat Jun 9 @ 8pm. You can find out more about Jewel at jeweljk.com.

Tickets are $45 and can be purchased by calling 702-474-4000 or ordering online at ticketmaster.com. Rain or shine. No reserved seating. Please no blankets or outside food/beverages.

Info on the Springs Preserve at springspreserve.org. Preserve Concert Information line 702-822-7770. Springs Amphiteater Springs Preserve 333 S. Valley View Blvd US-95 & Valley View Blvd. Las Vegas NV.

Fourplay at Lake Las Vegas

Sandra — Sat, 26 May 2007 17:22:48 +0000

Cool Smooth Jazz Oasis 105.7 presents Fourplay at the Montelago Village at Lake Las Vegas Resort Jun 9 @ 7pm. The group stars Bob James, Larry Carlton, Nathan East and Harvey Mason. Tickets are $54.85/$100 VIP. Call UNLV Box Office 702-739-3267 or go online unlvtickets.com. Monte Lago Village 1600 Lake Las Vegas Pkwy Henderson NV.

Festival Anual del Memorial Day

Sandra — Fri, 25 May 2007 22:42:30 +0000

27 Mayo domingo de 11a-5p est 9th Festival Anual del Memorial Day por La Asociacion Boricua de Las Vegas y El Tiempo. DJ Jose, Baile, Comida avec presentacion en vivo de El Trio Richard Goboy y Sons de Vegas, David Romero, Mario Arseno de Vegas Sabor Orchestra, Rick Arroyo, Joseph Santiago (de Latin Breeze) y mucho mas.

Entradas: Adultos $5, ninos menores de 10 anos entran gratis. No se permite traer comida, bebida y/o mascotas. LLame al 702-489-1559. El Sammy Davis Jr Festival Plaza (dentro de el Lorenzi Park) Washington y Rancho Las Vegas NV

Quebe Sisters Country & Bluegrass

Sandra — Fri, 25 May 2007 17:00:17 +0000

The City of Henderson presents Fridays at 8. The Texas State Champion fiddlers Quebe Sisters Band will play western swing, vintage country and down home bluegrass while you relax on your blanket or in your lawn chair. Call for more info 702-267-2171. Amphitheater at the Henderson Events Plaza 200 S Water Street Henderson NV.

Free Family Outdoor Movies in Henderson

Sandra — Fri, 25 May 2007 16:25:24 +0000

The City of Henderson periodically hosts a free family movie event with a 40 foot screen. These are outdoor summer events with lawn seating so bring your blanket and picnic basket. Pls no glass containers. The gates usually open at 7:30pm with movie at 8 or 8:30 pm. Call 702-267-4849 for more info or check visithenderson.com. Henderson Pavilion 200 S Green Valley Pky Henderson NV

Free Jazz Fridays Poolside

Sandra — Fri, 25 May 2007 16:15:30 +0000

Smooth Jazz Oasis 105.7 is hosting a Free Jazz Fridays series with great music at the Orleans pool. Check smoothjazz1057.com for updates on entertainers.

The music is free, the venue is The Orleans pool, time is from 7p-10p Friday nights. 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Las Vegas NV

Grand Opening of Springs Preserve

Sandra — Thu, 24 May 2007 06:24:14 +0000

Jun 8-10 was the grand opening weekend of the Springs Preserve, a multi-sensory nature and historical experience park with outdoor concerts, museums, restored environments, nature walks and other exhibits designed to educate on the human and natural culture of the Las Vegas Valley. The springs area was home to native Americans thousands of years before the Spanish arrived to name the area “las vegas” or “the meadows.”

Several “experiences” are listed as attractions: The ORIGEN Experience, the Desert Living Center, Gardens/Trails and a beautiful new Nevada State Museum scheduled to open in 2008.

ORIGEN captures the human story from early inhabitants to the possibilities of the future, a story told in 3 interactive exhibits progressing from long ago yesterdays to not-so-distant tomorrows.

Desert Living Center (DLC) is called the “green” jewel in the crown of the preserve. Buildings are the first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) structures in Nevada. The purpose of the the DLC is to educate on environmentally sound protection of resources without sacrificing quality of life.

Gardens and Trails consist of 4 themed walking trails bordering the cienaga (wetlands) plant, bird and animal sanctuary and an 8 acre Botanical Gardens with a range of desert landscapes and hands-on activities. You’ll also find a children’s theatre, a weather station, a kitchen area for outdoor cooking classes and an Enabling Garden for those with physical challenges.

Hours for the preserve will be 10a-10p during summer and 10a-6p during winter. Prices for tickets vary according to exhibit access, age and residence (for example: NV adult $14.95, NV child $6.95). General admission annual family passes are $75. Gardens & Trails entrance fees are $6 . Call 702-822-8344 for general information about springs preserve. Call 702-258-3205 specifically for the Gardens. Visit the website springspreserve.org. 333 S. Valley View Blvd Las Vegas NV. (US-95 & Valley View Blvd)

Snow Mountain Pow Wow

Sandra — Tue, 22 May 2007 17:06:59 +0000

This Memorial Day Weekend is the 19th annual Snow Mountain Pow Wow hosted by the Las Vegas Paiute tribe with artisans, singers and dancers from around the country. May 26 is a contest pow wow with 2 sessions 11am and 7pm. May 27 is a cultural celebration with starting at 11am. Tribes from the Torres Martinez and Pala reservations in CA and the Mojave tribe bordering NV & AZ will perform traditional song and dance. Admission is $5/day or $7/weekend. Children under 10 free. For more info check out the website lvpaiutegolf.com. Venue is the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe Reservation off Hwy 95 10 miles NW of Downtown Las Vegas NV.

Las Vegas Marathon Roadrunners prep

Sandra — Mon, 21 May 2007 07:33:44 +0000

The Third Las Vegas Marathon itself is not until Dec 02 2007, but the ticking electronic timer on the website site reminds you that time is running out to prepare for the event. The marathon official distance is 26.2 miles, beginning at 6 am. Also slated on that date is the new Las Vegas Half Marathon, with a course running the neon corridor of the Strip and the Fremont Street Experience. Blasting off with an explosion of fireworks in early dawn the Half Marathon is limited to just 10,000 participants.

But now is the time to start training, if you haven’t already. The Mandalay Mile Run/Walk Sat May 26 7:30am Memorial Day Weekend is calling all interested parties, no running experience necessary to learn about Roadrunners, a group that boasts a 99% success rate of getting runners cross the finish line. For more info call 702-731-1052 or go to lvmarathon.com. Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Convention Center 3950 Las Vegas Blvd So Las Vegas, NV

lv51 vs Portland with fireworks

Sandra — Sat, 19 May 2007 22:38:10 +0000

The lv51’s will host the Portland Beavers on Fri May 25 @ 7:11pm Memorial Day Weekend. Come watch the game and enjoy a spectacular fireworks show afterwards. For ticket information call 702-798-7825 (M-F 9a-5p). Check out website lv51.com. Cashman Field 850 N Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas NV.

Related lv51 Carl’s Jr Family Night

Mercedes on Main St @ The District

Sandra — Sat, 19 May 2007 15:31:11 +0000

The new models of Mercedes CLK, SLK, E350 and more will be on exhibit on the Main Street at the District @ Green Valley Sun May 20 from 11a-4p. You can also meet Mercedes from Mix 94.1 FM “Mark & Mercedes in the Morning” as she broadcasts live from Main Street noon – 3pm. thedistrictatgvr.com

Free Poetry & Jazz in the Park

Sandra — Sat, 19 May 2007 05:20:59 +0000

Combine jazz and poetry on Sat May 26 Memorial Day Weekend 6p-10p with readings by local and regional poets featuring Phil Wigfall’s Urban Renewal, a nu-jazz projects combining jazz and club beats. The evening is MC’ed by Keith Brantley. Free admission. Call 702-229-1087. Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza 720 Twin Lakes Dr Las Vegas NV (Lorenzi Park).

Related Free Jazz Fest, Poet’s Corner

Original Steppers Reunion & BBQ

Sandra — Thu, 17 May 2007 16:58:45 +0000

Memorial Day Weekend concert and BBQ:

Sat May 26 from 9p-3a you can enjoy live entertainment by Carolyn Walden along with DJ Mark Mellow and others. Walden will perform numbers from her upcoming CD release “Chicago Steppin’ in the right direction.” Contact Tony Owens by email. Venue is Alexis Park Hotel & Resort 702-796-3354 375 E. Harmon Las Vegas NV.

Sun May 27 2p-9p at Wayne Bunker Park is the Steppin’-N-Dobbs Ladies & Gents BBQ Jam with food, games, eating contest, steppin’ and more. The BBQ is hosted by Super Dave, Mark Mello “D” and Big Tony. Kids 5 and under FREE. RSVP by May 20.

Tickets $20 members/$25 advance/$35 door. Buy at lasvegassteppers.com. Check out more info ringboyz.com. Wayne Bunker Park Tanaya Way & Alexander Rd. Las Vegas NV.

Valley of Fire Day Trip

Sandra — Wed, 16 May 2007 15:56:19 +0000

You can begin to feel the heat of summer building, so now is the time to take that day trip out to Valley of Fire before the name takes on a new dimension other than just color. Check out the new article with photos, both on the page and available at Picasa on the web. Valley of Fire State Park, Archaeology/Historic Awareness Month Events

Koi Club Meets

Sandra — Wed, 16 May 2007 02:57:37 +0000

The Las Vegas Koi Club meets on the 4th Tuesday at 6:30pm with programs or discussion about koi. If you are interested in any issue relating to the keeping of koi, check out the club. They meet at the Rainbow Library 3150 No Buffalo Las Vegas NV

May 20 – The 2007 Koi Pond & Garden Show toured seven new ponds in the Valley. It started at 10am and finished at 4pm with a BBQ afterwards. Go to their excellent website lasvegaskoiclub.com for more info.

Related Clubs & Associations

“Cruisin for Cash” Shark Pool Party @ Golden Nugget

Sandra — Mon, 14 May 2007 16:16:05 +0000

Every Wednesday in June is “Cruisin’ for Cash” with Mexican Riviera Cruise Getaway for Two and $5,000 in cash prizes each week. Come enjoy the new $30 million pool and shark tank at the Golden Nugget Downtown Las Vegas. You’ll hear great music and take advantage of drink specials.

You get 1 FREE ticket for coming to the party, another for joining the 24 Karat Club – or you can earn as many tickets as you want by playing your favorite slots and tables thru May 30. You must arrive between 7-7:25p for free ticket. Drawing is at 7:30 pm. No cover charge. Must be 21. For more info call 702-385-7111. Casino website @ goldennugget.com. Golden Nugget Las Vegas 129 East Fremont St Las Vegas NV